Night And Day
Axel Stordahl Lyrics
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When the jungle shadows fall
Like the tick, tick, tock of the stately clock
As it stands against the wall
Like the drip, drip, drip of the raindrops
When the summer show'are is through
So a voice within me keeps repeating
You, you, you
Night and day
You are the one
Only you 'neath the moon
Or under the sun
Whether near to me or far
No matter, darling where you are
I think of you
Night and day
Day and night
Why it is so
That this longing for you
Follows wherever I go
In the roarin' traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you
Night and day
Night and day
Under the hide of me
There's an oh such a hungry
Yearnin' burnin' inside of me
And it's torment won't be through
'Til you let me spend my life
Making love to you
Day and night
Night and day
The lyrics to Frank Sinatra's "Night and Day" speak to the deep longing for someone that is present both day and night. The comparisons to a clock ticking or raindrops falling highlight the constant presence of this person in the singer's mind. Even when alone, this person is still on the singer's mind, and the intense yearning to be with them persists. The lyrics also express a physical desire, as the singer yearns to spend their life making love to this person.
The use of imagery in this song is particularly compelling, with the comparisons to the beat of a drum or the ticking of a clock creating a sense of urgency and passion. The repetition of the word "you" emphasizes the singular focus of the singer's thoughts and desires. The use of the phrase "night and day" throughout the song reinforces the idea that this person is always on their mind.
Overall, "Night and Day" is a powerful and emotive song that speaks to the complexity and intensity of human desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom tom
When the jungle shadows fall
Just like the constant beat of a tom-tom drum in the still of a jungle night, my heart beats only for you.
Like the tick, tick, tock of the stately clock
As it stands against the wall
Just like the steady tick of a clock on the wall, you are always on my mind.
Like the drip, drip, drip of the raindrops
When the summer show'are is through
Just like the slow and steady drip of raindrops after a summer storm has passed, my love for you remains constant and unwavering.
So a voice within me keeps repeating
You, you, you
My heart and soul are consumed by thoughts of you, and my inner voice sings of your beauty and grace.
Night and day
You are the one
Only you 'neath the moon
Or under the sun
Whether near to me or far
No matter, darling where you are
I think of you
Night and day
You are the one who occupies my thoughts day and night, no matter where you may be or what we may be doing. You are always with me, in my heart and in my mind.
Day and night
Why it is so
That this longing for you
Follows wherever I go
In the roarin' traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you
Night and day
I cannot escape the longing I feel for you, no matter where I am or what I am doing. Even in the midst of loud and chaotic city streets, or in the stillness of my lonely room, thoughts of you consume me day and night.
Night and day
Under the hide of me
There's an oh such a hungry
Yearnin' burnin' inside of me
And it's torment won't be through
'Til you let me spend my life
Making love to you
Day and night
I am consumed by a burning desire for you, which torments me day and night. I ache to spend my life making love to you, and nothing else will satisfy the hunger that burns deep within me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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